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Golden Dragon Copper, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden Dragon Copper, INC. ranks #813 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty72% serious
$159,600
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#813
of 99,447 penalized employers

Golden Dragon Copper, INC. in Pine Hill, AL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $159,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Golden Dragon Copper, INC. 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 6.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #813 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 1-800 Flowers Retail INC. DBA the Popcorn Factory, INC. in Lake Forest, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $159,759 in current penalties.

6.4
violations per inspection
71.9%
of violations were serious
#813
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (6.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Golden Dragon Copper, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Golden Dragon Copper, INC. runs far above peers (10.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$159,600 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($159,600) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $159,600 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Golden Dragon Copper, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0013.927.841.755.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMB CONSULTANTS, LTD.…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10FRESH MARK INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CLEARWATER SPAS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27ABBYLAND PORK PACK, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17KNEAD DOUGH BAKING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7TUCKERMAN STEEL FABR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24REDWOOD MATERIALS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NYLON CORPORATION OF…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PITA PAN, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5EMPIRE METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16GRAPHIC PACKAGING IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ACTION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6AVALON PRECISION CAS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 40TYK AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25FRANKLIN FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20STEELER INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 53DOOR COUNTY COOPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34MORRIS BEAN & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22VENTRA SALEM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10BRIGHTPET NUTRITION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Golden Dragon Copper…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32
Golden Dragon Copper, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 32 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Golden Dragon Copper, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Golden Dragon Copper, INC. sits at penalty rank #439 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($159,600 assessed).

How Golden Dragon Copper, INC. Compares

Golden Dragon Copper, INC.'s 6.40 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-06-17

Last Inspection

2019-03-12

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$31,920

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.4 violations per visit. That's $31,920 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

71.9% of total

2

Willful

6.3% of total

1

Repeat

3.1% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$232,900

Current Penalty Amount

$159,600

Penalty Reduction

31.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $73,300 from the initial assessment of $232,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Golden Dragon Copper, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Golden Dragon Copper, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $159,600 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $31,920 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Golden Dragon Copper, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($159,600 here).

1-800 Flowers Retail INC. DBA the Popcorn Factory, INC. $159,759 IL Von Drehle Corporation $159,403 MS Interstate Brands Corporation $159,400 IL Berry Global, INC. $160,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

MB Consultants, LTD. (DBA Murray's Chicken) 5 insp. South Fallsburg, NY Fresh Mark INC. 5 insp. Canton, OH Clearwater Spas 5 insp. Woodinville, WA Abbyland Pork Pack, INC. 5 insp. Curtiss, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jubless, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Middleburg Yarn Processing Co., Inc.
Selinsgrove, PA
0 inspections $0
1-800 Flowers Retail INC. DBA the Popcorn Factory, INC.
Lake Forest, IL
2 inspections $159,759
Von Drehle Corporation
Natchez, MS
4 inspections $159,403
Interstate Brands Corporation
Schiller Park, IL
5 inspections $159,400

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Golden Dragon Copper, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Golden Dragon Copper, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 5 inspections, including 23 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Golden Dragon Copper, INC. have? ▼
Golden Dragon Copper, INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 2 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $159,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Golden Dragon Copper, INC. had? ▼
Golden Dragon Copper, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-17 and the most recent on 2019-03-12. This averages 6.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Golden Dragon Copper, INC.? ▼
Golden Dragon Copper, INC. has been assessed $159,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $232,900 (a 31.5% reduction).
Does Golden Dragon Copper, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Golden Dragon Copper, INC. has 23 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Golden Dragon Copper, INC. operate in? ▼
Golden Dragon Copper, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331421). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Golden Dragon Copper, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Golden Dragon Copper, INC. ranks #813 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Golden Dragon Copper, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Golden Dragon Copper, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $159,600 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (10.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, 1-800 Flowers Retail INC. DBA the Popcorn Factory, INC. in Lake Forest, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $159,759 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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